Adding Users/groups

Learn the different methods for adding users and groups

Google has multiple ways for account Admins to add users and groups. Admins can create users through the Admin console when signed in, and they can also be created via the API.

Adding a new user will add an additional license and increase the subscription price.

Creating individual users in the Admin Console

To create a user with the Admin Console, log in to the Workspace's Admin Console as an Administrator and choose to add a new user. New users require a first and last name and email address. Optionally, passwords and profile pictures can be included during the setup.

Creating users via the Google Workspace API

Admins can also create users via the API using the user.insert method. The Directory API can be used to programically create and manage users as well as add roles and privileges.

Adding Groups

Groups are created and managed in either the Admin console or in Google Groups by users with an appropriate access level. Only groups made in the Admin console can be used for configuration, such as setting permissions. Groups require a name and a group email.

Google Groups can be used for communication and collaboration, such as creating email lists.

Dynamic Groups

Dynamic groups add members when they meet the specified criteria. Members can't be added manually, and will be added based on meeting one or all conditions specified.

Other ways to add users

Google has several other ways to add users, including using the API to add users, uploading users from a CSV file, or using SSO to add users.

Find out more about adding users at Options for adding users.

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